2013 A Month of Somedays

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The dog lies in my chair
his chin upon the arm.
This seems to me quite fair
and really does no harm.
For I have learned to share,
as you can plainly see,
from all the hair I wear,
a gift he gave to me. mjh

7/3/03

Viddy

Painted Skin: The Resurrection (3 stars)

I think Anonymous wrote an adequate summary (below). However, I have to note that I watched this two hour movie without fast-forwarding, despite slow moments and very challenging plot. Stunning visuals. A few great fights. Interesting characters and actors, including Chen Kun, who was one of my favorites in Flying Swords of Dragon Gate. As in that movie, the people out on the border are pretty freaky. Try to imagine Guillermo del Toro directing Mad Max on acid. Still, some beautiful moments.

Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012) – IMDb

An ancient fox spirit embarks on a diabolical quest to become human after escaping an icy prison, and becomes bound to a disfigured princess who seeks the love of a noble guard as her kingdom crumbles in this lavish supernatural epic. Confined to a frozen cell for centuries, malevolent fox spirit Xiaowei (Xun Zhou) regains her freedom and seeks to preserve her beauty by seducing men and consuming their hearts. Should a man human offer her his heart willingly, Xiaowei will become mortal, breaking free of the underworld and experiencing living among the living. Meanwhile, as a dark cloud falls over her kingdom, Princess Jing (Wei Zhao) flees, hiding her deep facial scars under a mask of pure gold while seeking the love of her former protector, who remains haunted by his failure to save her years prior. When destiny brings Xiaowei and Princess Jing together, the battle for the princess’ heart begins. Written by Anonymous

2013 A Month of Somedays

Last light

Last light of the longest day
lingers in the lodge pole pines,
passes through aspen
that happen to be there,
turning everything pink
against the blue sky.
There is no light like this
last light before night
lies down until dawn. mjh

7/22/06

Election

Eugene Robinson: Are Sanford and Cuccinelli the best the GOP can offer? – The Washington Post

Eugene Robinson: Are Sanford and Cuccinelli the best the GOP can offer? – The Washington Post

By Eugene Robinson, Apr 04, 2013 11:52 PM EDT The Washington Post Published: April 4

I think I’ve figured it out. Republicans must be staging some kind of fiendishly clever plot to lure Democrats into a false sense of security.

That’s the only possible explanation for some of the weirdness we’re seeing and hearing from the GOP. The party must be waiting to come out with its real candidates and policy positions at a moment when unsuspecting Democrats are in the vulnerable position of being doubled over with laughter….

Eugene Robinson: Are Sanford and Cuccinelli the best the GOP can offer? – The Washington Post

loco

Drought in New Mexico — three related tales

It’s bad and getting worse. On the other hand, a trace rained on me in Chaco Canyon this week. I wore rain gear to walk around Casa Rinconada. peace, mjh

» Drought on the Rio Grande: “The worst year ever.” | ABQ Journal

By John Fleck / Journal Staff Writer on Wed, Apr 3, 2013

» Drought on the Rio Grande: “The worst year ever.” | ABQ Journal

» Ruidoso’s reservoirs nearly empty | ABQ Journal

By Associated Press on Wed, Apr 3, 2013

RUIDOSO (AP) — The village of Ruidoso is warning residents that the mountain community’s reservoirs are nearly empty due to the drought and the effects of a devastating wildfire

» Ruidoso’s reservoirs nearly empty | ABQ Journal

» Clovis begins voluntary water restrictions | ABQ Journal

By Associated Press on Wed, Apr 3, 2013

CLOVIS (AP) — Clovis city officials are urging residents and business owners to conserve water.

The eastern New Mexico city started voluntary watering restrictions on Monday. They will be in effect through Oct. 1….

» Clovis begins voluntary water restrictions | ABQ Journal

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